Free Forbes Parrot Finch - special needs bird

[birdclaws]

I have a forbes parrot finch that has developed a neurological disorder. She has had balance issues for about 9 months now. She has been doing OK in one of my 5 foot flight cages, but I think she may do better with a smaller cage and possibly with another special needs bird (of which I do not have). If anyone is interested, please let me know. If not, I will make accommodations as needed.

[danaday]

Good Luck on finding her a home! If I lived closer I would take her.

[FinchsRUS]

Have you tried supplementing her with extra vitamins? I've had chicks get some sort of balance thing and it ended up being a vitamin deficiency.

[birdclaws]

What kind of vitamins would you recommend?

[Sally]

birdclaws

I just thought of something I had read one time when searching for articles on twirling. This article mentions that a 'blown inner ear' can cause balance problems and the inability to perch. Made me think of your bird. You might want to try Trimethoprim Sulfa (or Medistatin/Nystatin) on your hen.

http://www.finchniche.com/features_twirling.php

[birdclaws]

Thanks Sally,

I tried those meds when this first started to happen months ago and didn't see any improvement.

Though, I never increased vitamins for her. I guess it's worth a try, thanks FinchsRUs .